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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1943
Page
7
John T. White, lifelong Valley Falls resident, died at Gowen Field Boise Idaho after a brief illness. A high school graduate two years ago he joined the Army, served in the Air Corps, trained at Fort Dix Miami and Gowen Field. He is survived by his mother Catherine White and a brother Leo F. White. His father was the late Leo F. White Sr.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends relatives bearers Rev Father Miller Hudson Valley Fuel Corp and Tiny Town Toys for floral offerings and sympathy. In Memoriam Chiampitti notes loving memory of husband who died a year ago June 7 1942. Includes many birth and death notices across Troy and nearby towns with funeral details and interment plans.
Brother Andrew, about 35, of the LaSalle Institute faculty and cadet riding troop leader, was thrown from an untrained horse at the stables off Campbell's Avenue. He suffered a severe concussion and possible skull fracture, was unconscious, then partly regained consciousness, and remained in Troy Hospital in a semi conscious state under Dr. J. P. Lasko care. listed as in fair condition. Brother Andrew, a native of Brooklyn, was taken by ambulance.
The seventh annual state convention of State Auxiliaries to Disabled American War Veterans will be held in Troy Thursday through Saturday with activities at The Hotel Troy and The Hendrick Hudson. Key events include a memorial service, luncheon, parade, and a dinner dance with speakers including Donohue and Wiley.
The Troy Public Library shows new titles for one week including Travels in Afghanistan by E F Fox Behind the Sulfa Drugs by Jago Galdston Fight For Air Power by H B Huie They Call it Pacific by Clark Lee Slaves Need No Leaders by W M Kotschnig South From Corregidor by J H Morill Harvest of My Years by Channing Pollock Life in a Putty Knife Factory by the author and other noted works by Booth Tarkington Kathryn Forbes and Peggy Gaddis among others.
A solemn high mass at St. Anthony's Church inaugurated a week of services for the parish jubilee marking its fiftieth anniversary. Bishop Edmund F. Gibbons presided with Rev. Mathias Faust and Rev. Cyprian Mensing among others. The sermon by Rev. Virgin Liucci traced the temple building impulse and praised the parish's work. Bishop lauds Franciscan leadership and parish loyalty as daily masses for the living dead and deceased begin the jubilee.
The Watervliet Arsenal Ex-Serv ice Men’s Club held its second annual dinner at The Hendrick Hudson. Brig. Gen. A G Gillespie praised the club for boosting pride in production and workmanship. Henry R Fisher welcomed guests and was later given thanks for organizing the club. Michael Kerin served as toastmaster as Frances Harrington Gerald Gavin and Jean Mack provided entertainment before dancing.
Daniel W. Carhart heads the subcommittees for a civic testimonial dinner honoring Capt. John M. Keeley of Troop G NY State Police to be held by The Hendrick Hudsons tomorrow night. The dinner committee features James F. O Crowley Chauncey W. Cook W H Bumstead John J Tower Hugh Morrissey Bertram P. Kavanagh and Arthur W. Mace. The reservations committee includes Avery G Hall Edward J Rowan James McKiernan John F. Shannon John J. Ahern John F. Conroy Lawrence J. Collins Edward A. Wachter Edgar C Stillman Daniel J. King and Harry Culkin. Treasurer Raymond J. Cipperly says reservations close today and about 200 have accepted.
The Hendrick Hudson Fish and Game Club will conduct its business meeting tonight at the grounds in Averill Park. Transportation will be provided from the Terminal Tavern Albia between 7:30 and 8 p.m. The club has several pilots of ground available for persons who wish to plant victory gardens.
Emma Willard School held a baccalaureate service in Kellas Hall with Rev. Charles C. Noble of First Methodist Church of Syracuse delivering the sermon titled Making Sense Out of a Senseless World. Senior class members Ellen Jane Ingraham and Anggenette Groton led the procession as the choir, robed in blue and white, performed hymns and school songs. The address urged maintaining morale amid war, citing a story of a Syracuse officer aboard the sinking cruiser Vincennes and stressing the need to keep civilization’s “watch” ticking through difficult times.
Members of Company A Second Regiment New York Guard held outdoor maneuvers at the Thompson Farm on the Troy Greenbush road under Captain John B. Prout with Lieuts John Corcoran and Lester J. Eustace directing. They practiced squad movement, skirmishing, compass reading, and reconnaissance as platoons formed, then dined in the field. A softball game and a 220 yard dash followed with Pvt Patrick A. Desmond and Pvt James L. Barrett winning. Transportation was by Army truck. medical staff attended. Typhoid jabs to be completed tonight. parade participation with Disabled American Veterans set for Thursday.
Mechanicville mechanic Angelo A. Del Prete and Pvt Henry Scheel of Albany were named among 287 prisoners of war in Germany by the War Department. Next of kin: Mrs Mary Del Prete, Mechanicville, and Mrs Arthur C Scheel, Albany. Two other Hudson Falls and Albany soldiers wounded in North Africa are Pvt Joseph F Ackley and Pvt Robert G Charles with listed relations.
Troy High School presents its eighteenth annual concert with the orchestra, choral group, and musical clubs directed by Frank Catricala Jr. A memorial to the late H Townsend Hester will be presented by the choral group. The program features Mozart, Tschaikowsky, Offenbach, Haydn, Sousa and others, with soloists Ruth Landmesser and Harold Dinger among the performers. The event runs in the school auditorium tomorrow night at 8 11 pm.
Owen F. Lavin about 55 an inspector for the New York Power and Light Corp died suddenly about 10 p.m. yesterday near his home 3 Division Street Cohoes Albany County coroner Philip J. Morrissey was called and will announce his decision today.
A native of Elev enth Ward and loyal alumnus of Troy High School, HULETT showed decisive leadership as a star athlete and moved from codstuffs to running a large county government establishment. He also served as a former president of the Common Council. Check your guess on Page 10.
Thomas Carr, 83, a Petersburg farmer, was killed by a Rutland to Chatham train while walking from his farm to deliver eggs. His body was found by three boys near the railroad. Carr, deaf, lived in Petersburg. survived by a brother and two sisters. Funeral set for Sacred Heart Church, Berlin, with burial in Hoosick Falls. Investigating officers from the state police and BC I assisted.
Genevieve K. Walton of 141 Eighth Street died yesterday in Samaritan Hospital. A native of Newville Herkimer County, she taught chemistry and physics at Lansingburg High School from 1919 to 1926 before joining the Department of Regents as an examiner and inspector. She was active in Dutch Settlers of Albany, Sigma Kappa Sorority, philately, and churches in Troy. Funeral services will be held tonight from Bryce Funeral Home with interment in St. Johnsville Cemetery.
William A. Stewart was elected president of the Rensselaer County Mounted Inc at a Friday night executive board meeting at the troop quarters on Pinewoods Avenue. Hugh O Davies was elected vice president. Stewart fills the vacancy from William D Boswell who resigned as president but remains a troop member.
La Salle Institute cadets held their annual summer exhibition drill at Notre Dame field. Cadets received regimental and battalion awards in a ceremony directed by Brother Patrick and Col. Frederick H L Thiessen. Major award went to Cadet Col. Joseph Petley. numerous officers earned medals for military excellence and many other regimental honors were announced amid displays and a closing parade.
Patrolman Thomas F. Dillon of Green Island police died yesterday afternoon from a heart attack while mowing his lawn at 386 James Street. Coroner J. Gregory Nealon ruled death natural. He leaves his wife Anna O'Brien two daughters Dorothy Dillon and Mrs George Turton and two sisters. Funeral arrangements were not yet set.
Three 11 year old boys were taken into custody by Patrolmen Edward Connolly and Harry Bills of the First Precinct after breaking electric lights on Delaware Avenue. Several lights have been broken in the street in recent weeks. The youths were lodged at the Human Society awaiting arraignment before Judge Har E Clinton at Rensselaer County Children's Court.
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